disclaimer

[dis-kley-mer]

noun

1. the act of disclaiming; the renouncing, repudiating, or denying of a claim; disavowal.

2. a person who disclaims.

3. a statement, document, or assertion that disclaims responsibility, affiliation, etc.; disavowal; denial.

disclaimer

/ dɪsˈkleɪmə /

noun

1. a repudiation or denial

Word History and Origins

Origin of disclaimer¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French: to disclaim

Example Sentences

“Everything is compliant with proper disclaimers and language,” he said.

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“House of Guinness,” as in the famous Dublin brewery, begins with the disclaimer “inspired by true facts,” which is another way of saying, “Don’t believe everything you’ll see.”

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Students hesitate before volunteering their opinions in class, while faculty appear more cautious, even including disclaimers in their syllabi.

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So when the jumbotron section of the show starts on Friday, Martin issues a tongue-in-cheek disclaimer.

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There’s a common disclaimer in the field of investment — “past performance is no guarantee of future returns” — which certainly applies here.

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Related Words

• clause 
• retraction 
• waiver 

When To Use

What does disclaimer mean?

A disclaimer is a statement or document intended to limit the responsibility or legal liability of a company, organization, or person.Disclaimers typically claim that the party issuing the disclaimer is NOT responsible for certain risks or is NOT affiliated with certain other parties—they make as many statements as they can to deny responsibility.Example: The disclaimer at the bottom of the page says that this information should be used for entertainment purposes only.